is intended for

• Working people with low mood, who may be at risk for developing depression.
• Working people who have developed a mild or major depression.
• Individuals who have been off work for a period of time.
• Partners, family members, friends or workplace colleagues who want to help.
• Employers, supervisors or managers concerned about their staff.
• Treatment providers who would like a tool to use as an adjunct to their clinical treatment.

focuses on ways to

• Deal with workplace problems so they are less likely to cause depressed mood or lead to depression.
• Reduce the effects of depression and depressed mood on work satisfaction and performance.

includes

• A description of depression, possible causes and options for treatment.
• Three practical skills, based on scientific evidence, for dealing with depressed mood. Skills are presented in a step-by-step format.
• Stories that show how working people might use these skills.
• An overview of workplace issues that arise for people dealing with depression and depressed mood.

Overview of mental health and its defining features. Describes how mental health is as important as our physical health, what it can affect, who is most at risk for poor mental health, the four dimensions of mental health and their relationship to each other, a quiz to check your mental wellness and other resources.

Looks at signs and sources of stress, its negative and positive effects, its link with physical and mental health, coping strategies and a survey to help identify where the stress in your life comes from.

Provides information on how social support can enhance your life, how to give and receive it, and how to know when it's time to make changes to your support network. Includes tips on improving your social support network, as well as a quiz to help you measure the amount of support you are receiving from your family and friends.